JET, Wilton and Powermatic warrants every product they sell against manufacturers’ defects. If one of our tools
needs service or repair, please contact Technical Service by calling 1-800-274-6846, 8AM to 5PM CST, Monday
through Friday
Warranty Period
The general warranty lasts for the time period specified in the literature included with your product or on the official
JET, Wilton or Powermatic branded websites.
•JET, Wilton and Powermatic products carry a limited warranty which varies in duration based upon the
product. (See chart below)
• Accessories carry a limited warranty of one year from the date of receipt.
• Consumable items are defined as expendable parts or accessories expected to become inoperable within a
reasonable amount of use and are covered by a 90 day limited warranty against manufacturer’s defects.
Who is Covered
This warranty covers only the initial purchaser of the product from the date of delivery.
What is Co vered
This warranty covers any defects in workmanship or materials subject to the limitations stated below. This warranty
does not cover failures due directly or indirectly to misuse, abuse, negligence or accidents, normal wear-and-tear,
improper repair, alterations or lack of maintenance.
Warranty Limitations
Woodworking products with a Five Year Warranty that are used for commercial or industrial purposes default to a
Two Year Warranty. Please contact Technical Service at 1-800-274-6846 for further clarification.
How to Get Technical Support
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of initia l p u rch a s e whe n calling. If a product requires further inspection, the Technical Service representative will
explain and assist with any additional action needed. JET, Wilton and Powermatic have Authorized Service Centers
located throughout the United States. For the name of an Authorized Service Center in your area call 1-800-274-6846
or use th e Serv ice Center Locato r on the JET, Wilton or Powermatic web site.
More Informat io n
JET, Wilton and Powermatic are consistently adding new products. For complete, up-to-date product information,
check with your local distributor or visit the JET, Wilton or Powermatic website.
How S tate Law A pplies
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, subject to applicable state law.
Limitations on This Warranty
JET, WILTON AND POWERMATIC LIMIT ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES TO THE PERIOD OF THE LIMITED
WARRANTY FOR EACH PRODUCT. EXCEPT AS STATED HEREIN, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE EXCLUDED. SOME STATES DO NOT
ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT
APPLY TO YOU.
JET, WILTON AND POWERMATIC SHALL IN NO EVENT BE LIABLE FOR DEATH, INJURIES TO PERSONS OR
PROPERTY, OR FOR INCIDENTAL, CONTINGENT, SPECIAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING FROM
THE USE OF OUR PRODUCTS. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF
INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY
TO YOU.
JET, Wilton and Powermatic sell through distributors only. The specifications listed in JET, Wilton and Powermatic
printed materials and on official JET, Wilton and Powermatic-branded websites are given as general information and
are not binding. JET, Wilton and Powermatic reserve the right to effect at any time, without prior notice, those
alterations to parts, fittings, and accessory equipment which they may deem necessary for any reason whatsoever.
®
branded products are not sold in Canada by Walter Meier Manufacturing Americas.
JET
Product Listing with Warranty Period
90 Days – Parts; Consumable items; Light-Duty Air Tools
1 Year – Motors; Machine Accessories; Heavy-Duty Air Tools; Pro-Duty Air Tools
2 Year – Metalworking Machinery; Electric Hoists, Electric Hoist Accessories
5 Year – Woodworking Machinery
Limited Lifetime – Wilton branded products; JET Parallel clamps; Manual Hoists; Manual Hoist Accessories;
Shop Tools; Warehouse & Dock products; Hand Tools
NOTE: JET, Wilton and Powermatic are divisions of Walter Meier Manufacturing Americas. References in this
document to JET, Wilton and/or Powermatic also apply to Walter Meier Manufacturing Americas or any of its
successors in interest to the JET, Wilton and/or Powermatic brands.
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2.0 Table of contents
Section Page
1.0 Warranty and Service ..................................................................................................................................... 2
2.0 Table of contents ............................................................................................................................................ 3
7.1 Contents of shipping container ................................................................................................................... 9
8.0 In s tallati o n a nd a ssembly ................................................................................................................................... 9
8.1 Operating lever ........................................................................................................................................... 9
8.4 Coolant tank ............................................................................................................................................... 9
13.3 Coolant system ...................................................................................................................................... 13
14.1 General characteristics ........................................................................................................................... 13
15.1 Blade and cutting problems .................................................................................................................... 16
15.2 Machine fault and operating problems ................................................................................................... 17
16.0 Parts ........................................................................................................................................................... 17
17.1 Models CS-275 and CS-315 (3 Phase) .................................................................................................. 27
17.2 Model CS-275 (1 Phase) ........................................................................................................................ 28
17.3 Model CS-315 (1 Phase) ........................................................................................................................ 29
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3.0 Safety warnings
1. Read and understand the entire owner’s
manual before attempting assembly or
operation.
2. Read and understand the warnings posted on
the machine and in this manual. Failure to
comply with all of these warnings may cause
serious injury.
3. Replace the warning labels if they become
obscured or removed.
4. This cold saw is designed and intended for use
by properly trained and experienced personnel
only. If yo u ar e not f a miliar wit h the pro p er a nd
safe operation of a cold saw, do not use until
proper training and knowledge have been
obtained.
5. Do not use this cold saw for other than its
intended use. If used for other purposes, JET
disclaims any real or implied warranty and
hold s itself harmles s from a ny injury t hat may
result from that use.
6. Always wear approved safety glasses/face
shields while using this cold saw. Everyday
eyeglasses only have impact resistant lenses;
they are not safety glasses.
7. Before operating this cold saw, remove tie,
rings, watches and other jewelry, and roll
sleeves up past the elbows. Remove all loose
clothing and confine long hair. Non-slip
footwear or anti-skid floor strips are
recommended.
8. Wear ear protectors (plugs or muffs) during
extended periods of operation.
9. Some dust created by power sanding, sawing,
grinding, drilling and other construction
activities contains chemicals known to cause
cancer, birth defects or other reproductive
harm. Some examples of these chemicals are:
• Lead from lead based paint.
• Crystalline silica from bricks, cement and
other masonry products.
• Arsenic and chromium from chemically
treated lumber.
Your risk of exposure varies, depending on
how often you do this type of work. To reduce
your exposure to these chemicals, work in a
well-ventilated area and work with approved
safety equipment, such as face or dust masks
that are specifically designed to filter out
microscopic particles.
10. Do not operate this machine while tired or
under the influence of drugs, alcohol or any
medication.
11. Make certain the switch is in the OFF position
before connecting the machine to the power
supply.
12. Make certain the machine is properly
grounded.
13. Make all machine adjustments or maintenance
with the machine unplugged from the power
source.
14. Remove adjusting keys and wrenches. Form a
habit of checking to see that keys and
adjusting wrenches are removed from the
machine before turning it on.
15. Keep safety guards in place at all times when
the machine is in use. If removed for
maintenance purposes, use extreme caution
and replace the guards immediately after
maintenance is complete.
16. Make sure the cold saw is firmly positioned on
a secure foundation.
17. Check damaged parts. Before further use of
the machine, a guard or other part that is
damaged should be carefully checked to
determine that it will operate properly and
perform its intended function. Check for
alignment of moving parts, binding of moving
parts, breakage of parts, mounting and any
other conditions that may affect its operation.
A guard or other part that is damaged should
be properly repaired or replaced.
18. Provide for adequate space surrounding work
area and non-glare, overhead lighting.
19. Keep the floor around the machine clean and
free of scrap material, oil and grease.
20. Keep visitors a safe distance from the work
area. Keep children away.
21. Make your workshop child proof w ith padlocks,
master switches or by removing starter keys.
22. Give your work undivided attention. Looking
around, carrying on a conversation and “horseplay” are careless acts that can result in
serious injury.
23. Maintain a balanced stance at all times so that
you do not fall or lean against the blade or
other moving parts. Do not overreach or use
excessive force to perform any machine
operation.
24. Use the right tool at the correct speed and
feed rate. Do not force a tool or attachment to
do a job for which it was not designed. The
right tool will do the job better and more safely.
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25. Do not make a cut which exceeds the
capacities of the cold saw as shown in the
specifications section of this manual.
26. Use recommended accessories; improper
accessories may be hazardous.
27. Maintain tools with care. Keep blades sharp
and clean for the best and safest performance.
Follow instructions for lubricating and changing
accessories.
29. Turn off the machine and disconnect from
power before cleaning. Use a cloth or brush to
remove chips or debris — do not use your
hands.
30. Do not stand on the machine. Serious injury
could occur if the machine tips over.
31. Never leave the machine running unattended.
Turn the power off and do not leave the
machine until it comes to a complete stop.
28. Make sure the work piece is securely attached
or clamped to the table. Never use your hand
to hold the work piece.
Familiarize yourself with the following safety notices used in this manual:
32. Remove loose items and unnecessary work
pieces from the area before starting the
machine.
This means that if precautions are not heeded, it may result in minor injury and/or
possible machine damage.
This means that if precautions are not heeded, it may result in serious injury or possibly
even death.
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4.0 Introduction
The JET CS-275 and CS-315 Cold Saws are designed to prov ide a reliable solution to the needs of m achine
shops and production environments that work with steel or iron. The saws are manually operated. After
clamping the material in the vise, the operator presses the trigger starting the blade, and brings the operating
lever downward to cut the material. The saws can perform miter cuts up to 45º to the right or left.
This manual is provided by JET covering the safe operation and maintenance procedures for the JET Cold
Saw. This manual contains instructions on installation, safety precautions, general operating procedures,
maintenance instructions and parts breakdown. Your machine has bee n designed and constructed to provide
years of trouble-free operation if used in accordance with the instructions as set forth in this document.
If there are questions or comments, please contact your local supplier or JET. JE T can also be reached at our
web site: www.jettools.co m.
Retain this manual for future reference. If the machine transfers own ership, the manu al should accompan y it
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5.0 Cold saw features
Miter cutting head
The miter cutting head is the unit that performs the
cut, and is pivoted downward manually by means
of the operating lever. The head is mounted to a
cast iron base, and consists of a blade support unit
with guard, transmission unit, and motor. The
depth of cut is set by adjusting the depth stop. The
miter cutting head swivels and locks into any
position within a 135º range.
Miter position lock
The miter position lock secures the miter cutting
head from movement. The miter is secured when
the lever is moved to the right and is released
when the lever is moved to the left.
Self-center ing vise
The self-centering vise holds the work piece in
place during cutting. The handwheel brings the
vise toward the work piece, then the cam lever is
Figure 1
rotated for fast clamping. An anti-burr attachment is
included, as well as a stop assembly for repetitive
cuts of the same length.
Control panel
The panel features independent ON and OFF
buttons with indicator light, a mushroom style red
emergency OFF switch, coolant flow switch, and a
switch for speed selection.
Flood coolant system
The coolant pump must be
submerged before operating to prevent damage
to the pump.
Coolant is dispensed directly onto the saw blade
from a coolant fitting on the upper blade guard.
Coolant is provided through tubing from the coolant
pump which rests inside the machine base. See
under Maintenance for further information about
proper coolants.
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6.0 Specifications
Model numbers ......................................................................... CS-275 .....................................................CS-275-1
Blade dia mete r ................................................................. 11” (27 5 mm) .................................. ..............11” (2 7 5mm)
Maximum vise opening ...................................................................... 4” ................................................................ 4”
Miter angle range (deg.) .................................................................... 90 ............................................................... 90
Miter stops (deg.) .................................................................. 45 L, 45 R ................................................... 45 L, 45 R
Slotting capability ............................................................................. yes .............................................................. ye s
Material length stop......................................................... 30”, graduated ............................................. 30”, gradua ted
Vise pl a tform height from floo r ............................................38” (96.5cm) ................................................ 38” (96.5cm)
Saw mo tor .................................... TEFC, 1-1/2HP, 3PH, 230VAC, 60Hz .... TEFC, 1-1/2HP, 1PH, 115/230VAC, 60Hz
Plug provided ................................................................................... no ................................................... yes (115V)
Coolant tank capacity ........................................................ 1.5 ga l (5.7L) ............................................... 1.5 gal (5 .7L)
Overall dimensions (LxWxH) .......... 40” x 39” x 72” (1016x991x1829mm) ............ 40” x 39” x 72” (1016x991x1829mm)
Base footprint ..................................................23” x 24” (584 x 610mm) .............................. 23” x 24” (584 x 610mm)
Net weight with stand ...................................................... 330 lb (150kg) ............................................. 330 lb (150kg)
Blade dia mete r ................................................................. 12” (31 5 mm) .................................. ..............12” (3 1 5mm)
Maximum vise opening ................................................................... 4.7” ............................................................. 4.7”
Miter angle range (deg.) .................................................................... 90 ............................................................... 90
Miter stops (deg.) .................................................................. 45 L, 45 R ................................................... 45 L, 45 R
Slotting capability ............................................................................. yes .............................................................. ye s
Material length stop......................................................... 30”, graduated ............................................. 30”, gradua ted
Vise pl a tform height from floo r ............................................38” (96.5cm) ................................................ 38” (96.5cm)
Plug provided ................................................................................... no ............................................................... no
Coolant tank capacity ........................................................ 1.5 ga l (5.7L) ............................................... 1.5 gal (5 .7L)
Overall dimensions (LxWxH) .......... 40” x 39” x 72” (1016x991x1829mm) ............ 40” x 39” x 72” (1016x991x1829mm)
Base footprint ..................................................23” x 24” (584 x 610mm) .............................. 23” x 24” (584 x 610mm)
Net weight with stand ...................................................... 390 lb (177kg) ............................................. 390 lb (177kg)
90° 3.3” 2.5” x 2.5” 3.1” x 2.0” 3.3” 2.5” x 2.5” 3.1” x 2.0”
45° 3.3” 2.2” x 2.2” 2.2” x 2.0” 3.3” 2.2” x 2.2” 2.2” x 2.0”
90° 3.5” 3.2” x 3.2” 4” x 3.2” 3.5” 3.2” x 3.2” 4” x 3.2”
45° 3.5” 2.6” x 2.6” 3.2” x 2.6” 3.5” 2.6” x 2.6” 3.2” x 2.6”
Table 1
The specifications in this manual were current at time of publication, but because of our policy of continuous
improvement, JET reserves the right to change specifications at any time and without prior notice, without incurring
obligations.
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7.0 Unpacking
Open shipping container, and any secondary
boxes. Check for shipping damage; report any
damage immediately to your distributor and
shipping agent. Do not discard any shipping
material until the Cold Saw is assembled and
running properly.
Compare the contents of your container with the
following parts list to make sure all parts are intact.
Missing parts, if any, should be reported to your
distributor. Read the instruction manual thoroughly
for assembly, maintenance and safety ins tructions.
7.1 Contents of shipping conta iner
1 Cold Saw
1 Operating Lever
1 Work Stop Assembly
4 Hex Cap Screws with Nuts
1 Handle
1 Roller Assembly
2 Splash Plates
1 Coolant Tank w/ Pump (inside base)
1 Operating Instructions and Parts Manual
(not shown)
1 Warranty Card (not shown)
8.0 Installation and assembly
Tools required for assembly (not provided):
6mm hex key (Allen wrench)
12mm and 19mm open-end wrenches
Remove all packing material from around the
machine. Remove screws holding the saw to the
skid. Lift the machine off the skid using straps
around the cast iron portions of the head (keep
straps away from blade, levers, etc.).
The location should have sufficient lighting to
prevent shadows around the work area. Leave
enough room on all sides of the machine for
movement of stock and for general maintenance
work.
Figure 2
The base of the machine must be anchored to the
floor by two lag bolts or studs properly anchored
into concrete.
After positioning the machine, remove any cords
that were used to secure the head in lowered
position during shipping.
Exposed metal surfaces have been coated with a
rust-protectant from the factory. Remove this using
a soft cloth dampened with a good
cleaner/degreaser. Do not use gasoline, paint
thinner, acetone, or other highly flammable
substances, and avoid using an abrasive pad as it
may scratch metal surfaces.
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8.1 Operating lever
Refer to Figure 3.
1. Remove the hex nut and screw from the hole
at the front of the saw head (F igure 4). These
fasteners will not be used again unless the
machine needs to be transported in the future.
2. Insert the operating lever into the threaded fill
hole. Rotate it a good distance into the hole,
and make sure the final orientation of the
handle grip is in a comf ortable position for the
operator, as shown in Figure 3.
3. Secure the operating lever by tightening the
hex nut against the saw head.
4. Push the two-pin cable connector into the
receptacle sleeve on the junction box of the
motor, and tighten the knurled ring to secure.
Figure 4
8.4 Coolant tank
Refer to Figure 5.
Direct the lower end of the drain hose into the
basket of the coolant tank, as shown.
Fill the tank with coolant
before operating the coolant pump. Failure to
do so may damage the pump.
Adjust the valve on the coolant fitting atop the
blade housing, to achieve desired flow. W hen the
coolant switch is in the ON position, flow starts
when the drive motor is started. Turning off the
coolant switch stops coolant flow.
Figure 3
8.2 Handle
Refer to Figure 4.
Screw the handle into the handwheel and tighten
with the nut, using a 12mm wrench.
8.3 Exension roller
Refer to Figure 4.
Mount the extension roller to the side with the
existing socket head cap screws, using a 6mm hex
key.
Slots make the roller assembly adjustable for
height. Place a straight edge across the clamp
table and the extension roller to achieve alignment.
Figure 5
8.5 Splash plates
Refer to Figure 6.
The plates deflect expended coolant and swarf
coming off the blade, into t he encircling channel of
the base. The coolant drains back into the tank,
while the swarf is easily cleaned from the channel.
Mount the two plates to the front and rear of the
base, using the existing screws in t he base and a
6mm hex key. Slots allow height adjustment.
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the fuse holder or circuit breaker to prevent it being
turned on while the machine is being wired.
See table 2 for recommended circuit s izes for your
particular model. NOTE: Local codes take
1. Screw the lower rod into the threaded hole in
the base. Orient the rod so that the graduated
scale is visible, and tighten the hex nut with a
19mm wrench to secure.
2. Calibrate the length stop: Lower the blade, and
loosen the knobs on the rod holder. Then slide
the upper rod into contact with the blade, and
adjust the rod holder so that its left edge aligns
with the zero. Re-tighten the top knob to
secur e the zero setting.
9.1 Three-phase models
The CS-275 (3-phase) and CS-315 (3-phase) are
rated for 230-volt only power. They are not
supplied with a plug. You may either install a
proper 230V UL/CSA listed plug, or “hardwire” the
machine directly to a service panel.
After wiring, make sure that the blade rotates in the
proper direction. If it does not, reverse two of the 3phase wires on the supply input.
9.2 Single-phase models
The CS-315-1 (si ngle phase) is rated for 230- volt
only power. It is not supplied with a plug. You may
either install a proper 230V UL/C SA listed plug, or
“hardwire” the machine directly to a service panel.
The CS-275-1 (single phase) is rated for
115/230V, prewired for 115V and supplied with a
120-volt rated plug. It may be converted to 230V.
See section 9.3.
9.3 Voltage conversion (model CS-
275-1 only)
To convert from 115V to 230V:
1. Remove the panel from the control box.
Figure 7
9.0 Electrical connections
Electrical connections must
be made by a qualified
electrician in compliance with all relevant
codes. This machine must be properly
grounded to help prevent electrical shock and
possible fatal injury.
On all models, if a machine is being hard-wired to a
panel, make sure a disconnect is available for the
operator. During hard-wiring of the machine, make
sure the fuses have been removed or the breakers
have been tripped in the circuit to which the cold
saw will be connected. Place a warning placard on
2. On the transformer, reconnect the L11 line
from the 120V terminal to the 230V terminal
(A, Figure 8).
Figure 8
3. Replace the 20 amp fuses with 10 am p fuses
in the first two fus e holders (B, Figure 8 ).
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4. Switch the leads in the coolant pump junction
box, according to the diagram in Figure 9. (A
diagram is also included on the coolant pump.)
Figure 9
5. The saw is now ready for 230V operation.
9.4 Grounding instructions
This machine must be grounded. In the event of a
malfunction or breakdown, grounding provides a
path of least resistance for electric current to
reduce the risk of electric shock.
Improper connection of the equipment-grounding
conductor can result in a risk of electric shock. The
cond uctor with insulatio n having an outer surf ace
that is green with or without yellow stripes, is the
equipment-grounding conductor. If repair or
replacement of the electric cord or plug is
necessary, do not connect the equipmentgrounding conductor to a live terminal.
Check with a qualified electrician or service
personnel if the grounding instructions are not
completely understood, or if in doubt as to whether
the tool is properly grounded. Repair or replace a
damaged or worn cord immediately.
10.0 Adjustments
10.1 Miter adjustment
Refer to Figure 10.
The cold saw head has a rotational range of 135°.
To adjust the miter position, follow the steps below:
1. Move the miter pos ition lock lever to t he left to
release.
2. Adjust the head to the desired angle by
pushing on the back of the motor to the right or
left. The miter position is shown on the scale.
10.2 Vise
Refer to Figure 10.
The vise is self-centering and has a cam action
lever for fast clamping. Use the handwheel to move
the vise jaw about 1/16-inch away from the work
piece, then rotate the cam lever to tighten.
The adjustable anti-burr arm keeps the off-cut end
from flexing, which can cause burring. Use a 10mm
hex key to loosen the arm for adjusting.
Figure 10
10.3 Stops
Refer to Figure 11.
The front stop limits the blade depth of cut. The rear
stop li mits retu rn motion o f the h ead.
To adjust depth of cut:
1. Disconnect machine from power source.
2. Using two 3/4” (19mm) wrenches, loosen lock
nut (A) while holding screw (B) stationary.
3. With the saw in the fully lowered position, turn
screw (B) until the saw blade bottoms out at
the desired level.
4. Tighten lock nut (A).
3. Loosen the cap screw (A) atop the vise, and
slide the jaw as needed to accommodate the
angle of the blade. Re-tighten the cap screw
securely.
4. When the desired cutting angle is set, move
miter position lock lever firmly to the right to
secure the setting.
Two adjustable miter stops are provided for +45
and -45 degrees. Use an angle measuring device
against blade and jaws, or make test cuts to verify
the initial setting of these stops.
Figure 11
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10.4 Blade replacement
Disconnect machine from the
power source before changing saw blades.
Failure to comply may result in serious injury!
To change the saw blade (Figure 12):
1. Disconnect machine from power.
2. Clamp a piece of wood in t he vise, and lower
the blade upon it to prevent rotation.
3. Release the linkage from the blade guard at
(A) with a 5mm hex key, and rotate the guard
out of the way.
4. Rem ove the screw (B) with a 10mm hex key.
NOTE: Left-hand threads; turn clock-wise to
loosen.
5. Remove the blade (use gloves).
6. Secure a new blade by reversing the above
steps. Make sure the direction of the teeth is
correct.
IMPORTANT: A new blade requires a break-in
period. Use half the normal feed speed for the
operation; operate for a cutting surface of about
300 cm2 for hard materials; about 1000 cm2 for soft
materials. Then resume normal speed.
Figure 13
Coolant Flow – The green ON button must be
active to start coolant flow.
Low/Off/High Switch – Selects t he blade speed.
For the blade to operate, the On switch must be
pressed, blade speed switch must be set to Low or
High (3-phase models only), a nd the trigger on the
operating lever pressed.
Trigger – (shown in Figure 3). When pressed, it
activates a micro-switch in the operating lever grip.
Figure 12
11.0 Controls
The Control Panel (Figure 13) has the following
functions.
Power On and Off.
Pressing the On button activates power to the
machine. The On button has a green indicator
lamp when electrical power is active.
Pressing the red Off button stops blade movement.
Emergency Stop – Press to shut down all
machine functions. To restart machine, rotate
button clockwise to disengage E-stop.
12.0 Operation
Before using the machine:
Check that safety devices (e.g. blade guards)
are in position and work perfectly and that
personal safety requirements are complied
with.
Check the sharpness of the blade and verify
proper coolant flow.
Operating
1. Position work piece and close the vise; rotate
the cam lever at the handwheel to secure t he
setting of the vise. NOTE: A long work piece
must have proper support on both ends.
2. If mitering, adjust the head accordingly and
lock it in position. If making a mitered cut,
verify that the blade will not contact the rear
vise jaw. If it will, loosen the screw on the rear
vise jaw and slide the jaw so that it clears the
path of the blade, then retighten screw.
3. Turn the power on.
4. Select the blade speed.
5. Turn on coolant flow switch.
6. Start the blade by pressing the trigger on the
handle grip. The trigger also activates the
coolant flow.
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7. Pull the operating lever to bring down the
blade into the work piece. You will manually
control the speed of the downstroke.
8. When the cut is complete, release the trigger
and raise the head. The spring will help return
the head to upward position.
9. Release the vise using the handwheel, and
remove the work piece.
NOTE: When operations are complete, always
return the head to upward posit ion to rel ieve stre ss
on the return spring.
13.0 Maintenance
13.1 Maintenance requirements
All maintenance and cleaning
procedures must be per formed with the power
switched OFF. Failure to comply may result in
serious injury!
On completion of maintenance, ensure that
replaced parts and/or any tools used have been
removed from the machine before starting it up.
13.2 Periodic maintenance
13.4 Lubrication
For long life and trouble free operation, it is
essential that this machine is kept well lubricated.
The vise and leadscrew should be oiled daily. Pivot
joints and bearings should be greased weekly.
Check the gearbox oil level weekly, full level is top
of sight glass with head in full up position.
The gearbox oil should be changed out after the
first 100 hours of operation, then after every 2,000
working hours. Drain the gearbox by unscrewing
the plug on the side of the head (Figure 14). To refill t he head, r emove t he operat ing lever and pour
oil into the hole. The plug also serves as the oil
level sig ht glas s. F ul l leve l i s top of sig ht gl ass w it h
head in full up position.
Follow local regulations for proper disposal of used
lubricants.
Recommended Lubricants:
Gearbox
Use Texaco Meropa® 460 or equivalent.
Grease fittings
Texaco Starplex® 2 or equivalent
Vise and Leadscrew
Regal® R & O 68
Remove all s w arf from th e machine,
preferably with a cloth.
Remove chips from the coolant tank and
change coolant r egularly.
Top off the coolant level.
Check the wear of the blade and change if
necessary (see Blade Replacement).
Empt y the chips out of the base.
Clean the vise and lubricate all the joints
and sliding surf ac es, usi ng good quality oil.
Attend to daily, weekly and annual
lubrication recommendations (see the
Lubrication secti on) .
13.3 Coolant system
Check coolant level in the tank periodically and top
off if necessary. Coolant can also be added by
pouring directly on the table, which will drain into
the tank through the filter plate.
This coolant system can operate with either a
soluble oil base coolant or water-soluble synthetic
coolant. Coolant should be changed regularly.
Some recommended brands are DoAll and Lenox.
These coolants are available at your local industrial
distributor.
Periodically remove excess chips from the coolant
tank, and clean the filter on the coolant pump.
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14.0 Blade selection
When using the cold saw, it is important to select
the correct type of blade for the material to be cut.
This section explains the limitations and specific
applications of the different types of blades.
14.1 General characteristics
Fine Tooth Pitch – used for thin wall materials such
as sheet steel, tubes and profiles.
Coarse Tooth Pitch – used for large cross-sections,
and for soft materials (aluminum alloys and soft
alloy s i n ge ner al).
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14.2 Determining proper tooth p itch
Proper tooth pitch depends on:
a) the size of the section;
b) the hardness of the m aterial;
c) wall thickness.
Solid sections call for
blades with a coarse
tooth pitch, while small
cross-sections require
blades with finer teeth.
This is because when
cutting walls of small
cross-section (1–7mm)
profiles, it is important
that the number of teeth actually making the cut
should not be too few, otherwise the effect
obtained will be one of tearing rather than of chip
removal, leading to a large increase in shearing
stress. On the other hand, when cutting thick
materials or solid sections using an excessively
fine tooth pitch, the chip collects as a spiral inside
the g ullet , and s ince f ine t ooth p itche s have s mall
gullets, the accumulated chip will exceed the gullet
capacity and press against the walls of the
workpieces, resulting in poor cutting (same
situation with soft materials), greater shearing
stress and hence breakage of the blade.
speed depends on the cross-section of the
material. Solid or thick-walled materials
(thickness>5mm) can therefore be cut at high
speed providing there is sufficient swarf removal by
the blade, while thin-walled materials such as
tubes or thin profiles must be cut with a low feeding
speed.
A new blade requires a breakin period, during which time about half the
normal feeding speed should be used.
14.4 Coolant
The cooling fluid ensures that t he blade teeth and
material in the area of the cut do not overheat. The
fluid must be an excellent lubricant so as to prevent
abrasion of the teeth and welding of the chips to
the teeth (seizing).
14.5 Blade structure
For non-ferrous metals, it is common to use
circular saws with a brazed hard metal HM cutting
edge, consisting of a disc made of alloy tool steel
(71Cr1) on which the shape of the teeth and the
seats for the cutting edges are made of W idia K10.
These saws have shown excellent wear resistance
but low resistance to impact, which is in any case a
minor problem with non-ferrous materials.
Table 3
A larger pitch should be chosen when, as a result
of the shape of the piece to be cut, the crosssection at any given point exceeds the average
cross-section given above.
14.3 Cutting and feeding speed
The cutting speed and the head feeding speed are
limited by the amount of heat generated near to the
points of the teeth. If the head feeding speed is too
high, the cut will not be straight in either the vertical
or the horizontal plane. As we have already said,
the cutting speed depends on the strength
(kg/mm2) and hardness (HRC) of the material and
the dimensions of the thickest section. The feeding
Table 4
14.6 Types of blades
The blade required for t he cold saw is of HM hard
steel type since the machine is to be used for
cutting non-ferrous materials. In addition to the size
and pitch of the teeth, however, the blades also
have different geometric characteristics in
accordance with their particular use:
tooth cutting angle – may be negative or positive
tooth sharpening – m ay be BW with an alternate
raked tooth or C with a roughing tooth raked on
both sides and a non-raked finishing tooth
tooth pitch – the distance between the crest of
one tooth and the crest of the next tooth (tooth
pitch = T)
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14.7 Teeth shape
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C” TYPE SHARPENING (HZ)
Coarse toothing with roughing tooth raked on bot h
sides and non-raked finishing tooth. The roug hing
tooth is about 0.3 mm higher.
Coarse toothing with roughing tooth and finishing
tooth. Used in saws with pitch greater than or equal
to 5 mm for cutting ferrous and non-ferrous
materials with solid or solid-profiled
Figure 15
“
BW” TYPE SHARPENING DIN 1838--UNI 4014
Coarse toothing with teeth alternately raked to the
right and left.
Toothing generally used on cut-off machines for
cutting ferrous and alloy materials with tubular and
profiled sections.
sections.
Figure 17
Short swarf material such as brass, bronze,
aluminum and hard cast iron require smaller cutting
angles because the swarf becomes crushed
immediately and the rake angle has little effect
during the cutting stage.
The cold saws use discs with positive cutting
angles for cutting solid materials and wit h negative
cutting angles for cutting hollow profiles. This is
because, as a result of the high cutting speeds,
even with non-ferrous materials the tool ”strikes”
against the wall of the profile to be cut several
times, thus requiring a cutting edge with a larger
resistant section.
Figure 16
POSITIVE AND NEGATIVE CUTTING ANGLES
The cutting angle may vary from positive to
negative depending on the cutting speed, the
profile and the type of material to be cut.
A positive angle determines better penetration of
the tool and hence lower shear stress and greater
ease of sliding for the swarf over the cutting edge.
On the other hand, the cutting edge has lower
mechanical resistance, so that as the breaking load
of the material to be cut increases, the cutting
angle decreases from positive until it becomes
negative, thus offering a cutting edge with a larger
resistant section.
Figure 18
Circular saws can also be characterized by other
parameters such as the whine reduction feature,
which cuts down noise at high speeds, or
expansion, which compensates for the pushing of
chips inside the cutting edge, thus reducing the
thrust on the walls of the material to be cut.
Cut s not straight Feed speed too strong Reduce feed speed.
Blade with excessively fine
tooth pitch
New blade inserted in a
partially completed cut
Work piece no t clam ped firmly
in place
Feed speed too slow
Blade speed too high
Insufficient coolant
Incorrect fluid concentration Check and use the correct concentration.
Material defective
Blade speed too high Reduce blade speed.
Teeth in contact with material
before st ar ting the cut
Insufficient coolant
Blade not perpendicular to
workpiece.
Table 5
pointed correctly, etc. M ake sure co olant type is
suitable for th e mach in e.
Check the blade speed and the type of blade you are
using. Also be aware of feed pressure.
With a new blade it is necessary to start cutting at half
feeding speed. A f ter the wea ri ng-in period ( a cutt ing
surface of about 300 cm2 for hard materials and about
1000 cm
can be brought up to normal values.
The s war f wedges into the bot t om of t he teeth c ausing
excessive pressure on the teeth themselves. Use a
blade wi th coars er to oth pitch.
The surface of the cut may have undergone work
hardening. When starting work again, use a lower
blade speed and reduced feed pressure. A tooth from
the old blade may be left in the cut: check and remove
before starting work again.
Any movement of the work piece during cutting can
cause broken teeth: check the vise, jaws and clamping
pressure.
The blade runs over the material without removing it:
increas e feed speed.
The teeth slide over the materi al without cutti ng it:
reduce the blade s peed.
Check the coolant level and clean coolant lines and
nozzles.
The mat er ial s may presen t al tered zones either on th e
surface, such as oxides or sand, or in section, such as
under-cooled inclusions. These zones, which are
much har der t han t he blade, c aus e t he teeth to brea k:
Discard or clean these materials.
Always check the position of the blade before starting
a new job.
Check the coolant level and clean coolant lines and
nozzles.
Contact Walter Meier technical support.
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for soft materials) the blade and feed speeds
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15.2 Machine fault and operating problems
Problem Probable CauseSolution
Gree n pi lot lamp not lit
when ON button pressed
Motor will not t urn
No incoming power Check connections at machine and power source.
Lamp fuse or bulb is out Replace fuse/bulb.
Emergency Stop engaged Rotate Emergency Stop button to disengage.
Electrical power supply
Trigger switch not activating
Transformer
Magnetic Contactor
Thermal relay
Motor
Table 6
Check: the phases; the cables; the plug; the socket.
Also check that the motor connections are in place.
Check that socket/plug conne ct ion from handle to
motor is inserted correctly; check micro-switch in
trigger.
Chec k th at th e volt ages are presen t both on the i nput
and output. Otherwise replace.
Chec k th at th e phases in it are pres ent b oth on the
input and output, that it is not jammed, that it closes
when powered and that it is not causing short circuits.
Change if any of these problems are found.
Make sure it is closed, i.e. check that the phases are
present in input and output, that it is not causing short
circuits and responds when the reset coil is closed. If it
has tripped to protect the motor, check the amperage
setting, re-set, and check the motor. Change if
necessary.
Check that it has not burned out, that it turns freely
and that there is no moisture in the connection
terminal board box. The winding can be rewound or
replaced by experienced motor repair personnel.
16.0 Parts
Ordering replacement parts
Replacement parts are listed on the followi ng pages. To order parts or reach our service departm ent, call 1800-274-6848, Monday through Friday (see our website for business hours, www.waltermeier.com). Having the
Model Number and Serial Number of your machine available when you call will allow us to serve you quickly
and accurately.
7 ................ CS275-7 .................... Rolle r ....................................................................... ...................................... 1
9 ................ TS-1504041 .............. Socket Head Cap Screw.......................................... M8x20 ........................... 3
47 .............. TS-1502061 .............. Socket Head Cap Screw.......................................... M5x25 ........................... 3
48 .............. CS275-48 .................. Base Swing Arm ...................................................... ...................................... 1
49 .............. CS275-49 .................. Support Rod............................................................. ...................................... 1
7 ................ CS275-7 .................... Rolle r ....................................................................... ...................................... 1
9 ................ TS-1504041 .............. Socket Head Cap Screw.......................................... M8x20 ........................... 3
47 .............. TS-1502061 .............. Socket Head Cap Screw.......................................... M5x25 ........................... 3
48 .............. CS315-48 .................. Base Swing Arm ...................................................... ...................................... 1
49 .............. CS275-49 .................. Support Rod............................................................. ...................................... 1
223 ............ CS275-223 ................ Support Plate ........................................................... ...................................... 1
225 ............ CS275-225 ................ Door and Latch ........................................................ ...................................... 1